Keeping kids busy this winter

Looking for ways to keep your kids active in the cold of winter?  The Peachland Recreation Department has a variety of offerings ranging from sport development to cooking, arts and more.

New this season, Peachland Recreation is offering two skill development programs to help kids learn new skills for spring!  First, in Snag Golf kids can swing their way into a new and exciting sport opportunity.  Snag golf is an introduction to golf program for children ages six to 11 years.  Using an oversized club and ball, SNAG combines fun exercise and games designed to give beginner golfers a first time experience.  Snag Golf will be running January  20 to February 10 from 4 to 5 p.m. for five to eight-year-olds and 5 to 6 p.m. for nine to 11-year-olds.

The second sport opportunity is Indoor Soccer ledd by Erika, who has played U17/18 rep soccer and her team qualified for the Pacific Coastal U21 team in 2010.  Focusing on soccer foundations and fun, Erika will provide basic instruction in soccer as well as work on skill development.  Soccer will be starting on Tuesday January 11 (start date delayed by one week) from 4 to 5 pm. for five to seven-year-olds and 5 to 6 p.m. for eight to 10-years-olds.

Back by popular demand, Kids in the Kitchen will be cooking up some savoury and healthy delights in “Healthy Heart and Valentines” February 3 to 10 and “Serve it Up Suppers” March 3 to 10.  Little Chefs will learn kitchen safety and food preparation while cooking up some cool snacks and meals.  Kids in the Kitchen is geared for children  eight to 12-years-old.

Also new this winter, Aleita will help budding artists explore and discover their creative edge while learning techniques in drawing, painting and print making.   Art is for Everyone “Drawing and Painting” is offered on Tuesdays starting January 18 (start date delayed by one week) and “Print Making” is running on Tuesdays starting February 15.  Art is for Everyone is designed for pre-teens 10 to 13 -years of age.

There are a variety of leisure, health and wellness programs offered for all ages.   For more program information visit www.peachland.ca call 250-767-2133.